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X872 SEY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,802 mi
Last recorded71,802 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 SEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 71,802 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 71,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,333 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 52,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,050 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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X872 SEY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X872 SEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X872 SEY registered?

X872 SEY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X872 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 SEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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